Pontoon dock at Naval Base Banika IslandMap of Russell Islands and Banika IslandBanika Island's Sunlight Channel site of the Renard Sound Seaplane Base. Banika Island on the left and Pavuvu Island on rightMap of Russell Islands in the Pacific
Naval Base Banika Island was a United States Navy base built during World War II on Mbanika Island in the Russell Islands, part of the Solomon Islands. A larger supply depot was built to support the ships fighting in the Pacific War. Also built were a repair base for landing craft, PT boats, and other boats. Banika Island offered excellent fleet anchorage. Banika Island was taken during the Solomon Islands campaign. Also at the base was built the Renard Sound Seaplane Base.[1][2]
^"The History Behind The Russell Islands During WWII". April 11, 2022.
^"HyperWar: Building the Navy's Bases in World War II [Chapter 25]". www.ibiblio.org.
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